WAMI announces people's choice nominees for April 14 show

The power-pop band Yipes!, guitarist Daryl Stuermer and singer-songwriter pat mAcdonald, formerly of Timbuk3, will be inducted into the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Hall of Fame.

The three 2013 inductees will be honored during the WAMI Awards Show at 7 p.m. April 14 at Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N. 4th St. Tickets are $24.99 for adults, $15 for students, available at the Pabst and Riverside box offices, (414) 286-3663 and pabsttheater.org.

Performers for the show include the Jimmy's, Sexy Ester, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, the Squeezettes, Klassik, Annex, De La Buena and pat mAcdonald with Purgatory Hill.

A new event this year, "Downtown Alive," will feature live music showcases in five venues on April 13. Participating venues include Buckhead Saloon, German Beer Hall, Suite and Upper 90.

WAMI also has announced the People's Choice nominees, designated by region. They are: